09-05-2025
Live out your high-seas fantasies in Barbados at Wyndham Grand
Set next to the Georgian mansion once owned by legendary buccaneer Sam Lord, Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle is the perfect spot to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean.
This sun-soaked retreat, just a short drive from the airport, is blessed with a white-sand beach and is also home to exquisite restaurants and five pools.
Designed for families, and featuring more than 150 connecting rooms, this is a contemporary resort where floor-to-ceiling windows flood rooms with light, offering ocean or resort views, and gorgeous gardens are dotted with pools fringed by sunbeds and a swim-up bar.
The premium all-inclusive concept means you'll enjoy everything from al fresco dining and cocktails at the Burnt Cask rum bar to beachfront yoga, kids' clubs and tennis.
An ocean oasis
Each room and suite is designed to offer a haven of calm. Deluxe Rooms come with one king-sized bed or two queens, as well as a choice of sea or resort views. Then there are the vast suites, which come with separate living rooms and two balconies.
Step outside and the lush gardens lead you down to the beach of powdered sands and the renowned Sam Lord's Castle, now a shell of a building following a devastating fire. As the story goes, Sam Lord made his fortune by illuminating his house at night to lure sailors onto dangerous reefs and rob the resulting shipwrecks.
Cocktails and culinary delights
From the 150 rums available at the glamorous Burnt Cask Rum Bar to the casual buffet of the Mediterranean Market – which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – the culinary options are second to none. Grab a snack of plantain chips from Lucy's Lounge to take with you as you explore the island, before returning to a new-world feast at Sam Lord's Grill, which serves up a range of elevated American and Mexican cuisine. A burger or quesadilla at lunchtime can be followed by steak in the evening, with patties and seaside cocktails flowing at the pool bar Lantern.
Those wanting more local flair on their plate will appreciate the Castle View restaurant, which specialises in gourmet cuisine with a Caribbean twist. Here you can sit and take in the view over the picturesque remains of Sam Lord's Castle, enjoying fresh seafood or grilled meat in fine-dining style.
Wellness and activities
Looking for something a little more indulgent? The Island Essence Spa is the perfect retreat. With seven treatment rooms and a pool, you can treat yourself to body scrubs and prescriptive facials and finish off your pampering with a manicure or pedicure.
More active guests can enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball under the sun, head to the fully equipped 24-hour fitness centre or take classes such as yoga. If you'd prefer a more leisurely alternative to sunning yourself on a lounger, you can go beachcombing for wrecks in a nod to Sam Lord's nefarious past.
On selected days, the resort offers shuttles to the Barbados capital of Bridgetown and Carlisle Bay, and you can explore further afield with a shuttle to the village of Oistins, which hosts the Fish Fry, a lively weekend street market and party.
The complimentary kids' club also offers the little ones a range of daily activities to keep them occupied, including nature walks, dance classes and crafts, letting you get on with the important business of lazing in a cabana by one of the five pools.
British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your all-inclusive holiday to Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly*.
*Full balance due seven weeks before departure for long-haul holiday bookings. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply
